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Introduction to Setup and Configuration

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Platform Foundations

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Tool Overview: LaunchPad v1

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"FC Retail Group" Sample Setup

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Setup and Configuration Lab: Postman Setup

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Setup and Configuration Labs: Creating and Loading Data

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Setup and Configuration Labs: Creating and Loading Data

How-to Guide

Authors:

Anita Gu, Girish Padmanabha

Changed on:

10 Dec 2025

Key Points

  • Learn how to create a variety of entities via Postman

Prerequisites

Setup and Configuration Lab: Postman Setup
Request a Fluent Commerce Training Account

Steps

Lab 1: Creating Retailers

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Step arrow right iconStarting the Collection Runner

To Open the Collection Runner, select the Collection on the left, and click on the Run button as highlighted below:No alt providedThe Runner window is now also integrated within the main Postman window, and looks like this:No alt provided

Step arrow right iconSetting up the Runner

In the right hand panel, click on 'Advanced Settings' if it has not yet been expanded. Ensure that 'Keep variable values' is kept. No alt provided

Step arrow right iconSelecting a data file

Click on the 'Select File' option in the Runner and navigate to the Sample Data folder you downloaded previously. Select the 'LaunchPad 1 - Retailers.csv' file and upload it to the workspace.

Step arrow right iconRunning the retailer data

Click the orange Run button. The process may take a few minutes to complete. Ensure that there are no errors in the console logs.

Step arrow right iconLogging into the web app

Click on the first button next to the environment selector.No alt providedYou should see new variables in the list, such as `fluent.retailer`. Look for a variable that says `fluent.retailer.fc_fashion.user.username` and `fluent.retailer.fc_fashion.user.password`. These will be your credentials to log into the web app.No alt providedAccess the web app at https://< ACCOUNTID>.sandbox.console.fluentretail.com/#/orders and use your fashion retailer credentials to access the fashion retailer account. You can log into the sports retailer account by accessing the same link in an incognito window or a separate browser.

Lab 2: Creating Locations

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Step arrow right iconRunning the location data

Return to the Runner by selecting 'New Run' and replace the Retailers file with the Locations file. Click upload to Workspace. Once the file is loaded, press the Run button to create location data.

Step arrow right iconChecking location data has been loaded

Return to the sandbox environment and refresh the page. Locations should now be populated under Stores & Fulfillment for both fashion and sports retailers. These locations should all be ACTIVE.No alt provided

Step arrow right iconChecking Orchestration

Navigate to the Orchestration panel on the left hand side. There should be two workflows created. You can click into these to explore how workflows appear in Fluent.No alt provided

Lab 3: Creating Networks

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Step arrow right iconRunning the network data

Return to the Runner by selecting 'New Run' and replace the previous file with the Network file. Click upload to Workspace. Once the file is loaded, press the Run button to create network data.

Step arrow right iconChecking network data has been loaded

Return to the sandbox environment and refresh the page. Networks should now be populated under Stores & Fulfillment > Networks for both fashion and sports retailers.No alt provided

Step arrow right iconCreating additional data

Lab 4: Creating Product Catalogs

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Lab 5: Creating Categories

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Lab 6: Creating Products

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Lab 7: Creating Virtual Catalogues

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Lab 8: Creating Inventory Catalogs

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Lab 9: Creating Fulfillment Option Workflows

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Lab 10: Creating Order Workflows

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Lab 11: Loading Inventory

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End of Labs

Step arrow right iconLabs Complete

At the end of these labs, you should have a fully provisioned training account for use.
Anita Gu

Anita Gu

Contributors:
Girish Padmanabha

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Setup and Configuration
  • Introduction to Setup and Configuration
  • Platform Foundations
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  • Setup and Configuration Labs: Creating and Loading Data
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